Jesus Calling: September 8th
Accept each day exactly as it comes to you. By that, I mean not only the circumstances of your day but also the condition of your body. Your assignment is to trust Me absolutely, resting in My sovereignty and faithfulness.On some days, your circumstances and your physical condition feel out of balance: The demands on you seem far greater than your strength. Days like that present a choice between two alternatives--giving up or relying on Me. Even if you wrongly choose the first alternative, I will not reject you. You can turn to Me at any point, and I will help you crawl out of the mire of discouragement. I will infuse My strength into you moment by moment, giving you all that you need for this day. Trust Me, by relying on My empowering Presence.
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Psalm 42:5-6 (NLT)
5 Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—
my Savior and 6 my God!
Additional insight regarding Psalm 42:5: The writer of this psalm was discouraged because he was exiled to a place far from Jerusalem and could not worship in the Temple. During these God-given holidays, the nation was to remember all that God had done for them. Many of these festivals are explained in the chart in Leviticus 23. Depression is one of the most common emotional ailments. One antidote for depression is to meditate on the record of God's goodness to his people. This will take your mind off the present situation as you focus your thoughts on God's ability to help you rather than on your ability to help yourself. When you feel depressed, take advantage of this psalm's antidepressant: Read the Bible's accounts of God's goodness, and meditate on them.
2nd Corinthians 13:4 (NLT)
4 Although he was crucified in weakness, he now lives by the power of God. We, too, are weak, just as Christ was, but when we deal with you [God] we will be alive with him and will have God’s power.
Additional insight regarding 2nd Corinthians 13:4: That we "will be alive with him and will have God's power" should be a comfort to all believers. Christians are not just playing church. We are not in this angry ocean of a world in a rubber raft with a plastic paddle. We are passengers on his Majesty's finest vessel, driven by the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. We may be tempted to underestimate our ability to accomplish what Christ desires. We forget that Christ is on the bridge, directing the ship safely through the rough seas and finally into its eternal port.
Jeremiah 31:25 (NLT)
25 "For I have given rest to the weary and joy to the sorrowing.”
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Amen 😇🙏 God is good . Everything will work out in the end for our good .
ReplyDeleteRejoice in the Lord always, again I say Rejoice!
ReplyDeleteI have struggled with addiction, gambling, and other strongholds in my life.
ReplyDeleteI try reading Jesus calling everyday, on those days I feel confident with the hope of the Lord. Amen
Please know that you are not alone. You have a lot of company. Find strength in knowing that freedom from the binds of sin exists in His arms.
DeleteI wonder every day if there is really a God that loves me. In 68 years I still don’t have any idea. All I know for sure is how unfair, unjust and how cruel people are to each other and that I have tried to talk to God but he never talks back. I keep trying in the hopes that one day he will and I will have an answer as to why he put me in such a racist nation that claims to be the greatest country in the world and there is nothing great about it.
ReplyDeleteI am here reading at midnight 9-8-2025. Please continue to hold on…God loves us he is coming soon this won’t last like this always….all praise to King Jesus Our Lord Savior.
DeleteJohn 3:16. 2 Chronicles 7:14
DeleteJesus said I am the way the truth and the life. No man comes to the father but through me." Dear one, could it be that you've not surrendered to Jesus in your own life? Trust me, we all wish some things were different and that people were nicer, but again, the Bible says that not one of us is good. No, not one... only Jesus is perfect. Your heart for others and for justice is clear.Yet, God says your heart must be devoted completely and totally to him, and He will make all things new. Confess that Jesus is the only one way to peace...not men, not politics. Even the disciples who walked with him thought he was going to be a Messiah that would take over Rome and physically set up a new kingdom. But Jesus was doing far more than that. He was setting up a spiritual kingdom to last forever, and we can be a part of that. This is what he did for me. And I know he'll do it for you. Keep seeking Him and Him alone. 💜
DeleteDear Anonymous above, it's a year later but I hope you read this! My prayers go out to you. I pray that you will know and understand how loved by God you are. We cannot understand the world's hatred and cruelty. But we can know, beyond that mystery, that God has a plan and the plan includes Love, Peace, Joy and Forgiveness. HOW we get there is unknown to us; but THAT we get there is assured through Jesus Christ, our dearest savior.
DeleteMay you find peace.
Praying for you to know HIS love
DeleteI agree that we live in a cruel world and it’s been that way since the beginning of time. God is definitely with us, though. I have never had him talk to me, but I see him every day through my children, through nature and people doing good things. Please don’t be discouraged and keep the faith. Don’t stop praying, for he is listening. May God Bless You and Keep You❤️
DeleteI praise the Lord and take heart in gratitude! Look up to the Lord to find your way. Bow down in prayer to seek answers. Be still to fill your heart and let the joy of Jesus comfort your soul. We are spiritual beings and children of the most high. take heart.
DeleteI Love You Jesus! 🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏
ReplyDeleteI Love You Jesus! 🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏
ReplyDeleteHE IS Awesome! Amen
ReplyDeleteLord thank you for these words of comfort and peace. Currently, I am in a very low place and my Heavenly Father I need Your help. My friends please pray for me.
ReplyDeleteOur Dear Heavenly Father, I lift up to you in prayer this anonymous child of yours who is in a very low place and needs your help. You are Almighty and know exactly the kind of help this person needs from you. I pray that you bless them abundantly. Amen.
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DeleteAmen, Thank You Jesus For Always Loving Me! 🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏
ReplyDeleteDear Lord, please provide comfort to those who are in low spots right now. I too suffer from depression, but the faith that I have in Jesus and my unequivocal belief that he stands by my side, as my friend and savior, help me through the lows.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jesus, for being there for, and with, me today and every day.
Walking in faith 🙏🏾
ReplyDeleteAs i stuggle with medical conditions this spoke directly to me as if Jesus himself was telling me. Thank you Jesus!
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